Friday Funnies

Hi,

I guess you could say this has been a pretty full week. We're definitely back in our Chiang Rai groove. Today we made it official by going to the market downtown. We had visitors this afternoon, and Daku is a sock thief.

The 'Summer of Love' had quite an impact on most of us. The mail flooded in. You told me the song was "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix. Let me see if I can challenge you with 'Old School Friday'. "You made me cry, when you said goodbye __ __ __ __, my tears fell like rain. __ __ __ __, you're the one to blame." Clue: This is from '54, by a piano player who was often called 'The Fat Man'. He also took us up on a hill, walked to The Big O, and had a hard time with Monday. His last name is also a game. I've said too much.

This morning we went to the bank. Our friend Bobby asked us about our New Year and told us that there was a major music show at the Clock Tower that included fireworks and lanterns floating into the sky. Hmm, sounds pretty cool. After the bank we went to the market. It took a trip around the huge block before we found parking. Considering it was mid-morning on a Friday, we got lucky. We went to the treat lady and Lisa got to taste her old favorites. While some of them were cooking I went across the aisle to the sock guy. He has a table with a huge array of socks in every style, color, and function. I just needed something warm for the mornings with Daku.

Daku and socks fit like a glove in the same sentence. When we left for our morning errands, the dogs were upstairs with Boot while she cleaned up. The closet door was open. Daku knows that he's not allowed in the closet, but we weren't there and his curiosity got the best of him. We know he went in because when we came home, a pair of my socks were on the big cushion that the dogs hang out on. Busted. He's done this before. Something about my socks makes him want to take them. He doesn't tear them up, he just likes to 'relocate' them. We'll be closing the closet door from now on.

Right after lunch Boot had company. A young woman and her toddler came over to visit. Daku went to Boot's door, tail wagging like crazy. He wanted to play. The little girl put her hand on the screen door and Daku licked her hand. He has a good heart.

This afternoon we had a visit from Audrey and Pachera. Pachera is a high-school student from a Hill Tribe village way up on a mountain. She lives at a foundation in town, operated by Audrey and her husband. We met her last year when Lisa was involved with a benefit, helping some children draw. Pachera drew a flower that impressed us and Lisa gave her encouragement. When the magazine article came out, Lisa noticed that Pachera's flower could be seen in the background, hanging on her bulletin board. She wanted Pachera to have a copy and that's why they came to the house. Pachera brought some of her recent art work for us to see and it was really good. She and Lisa talked about some technique things, and her goals. We also suggested that she meet some of the women artists in the Thai art community. There's a definite talent there if she wants to pursue it.

Have a Wonderful WeekEnd. It's time for the 'Funnies'. Tomorrow we celebrate Lisa's birthday. Yea.

Peace,
Danny

Weather For The Dogs

To tell the weather, go to your back door and look for the dog.

If the dog is at the door and he is wet, it's raining. If the dog is
standing there really soaking wet, it is raining very hard.

If the dog's fur looks like it's been rubbed the wrong way, it's windy.

If the dog has snow on his back, it's probably snowing.

Of course, to be able to tell the weather like this, you have to leave
the dog outside all the time, especially if you expect bad weather.

Sincerely,
THE CAT

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